Montessori Philosophy

In the throes of the 21st century, we’re witnessing unparalleled shifts in technology, socio-politics, and global dynamics. The world of tomorrow will demand individuals who are adaptable, innovative, and equipped with a broad range of skills. Montessori education, with its forward-thinking approach, positions itself as a formidable pathway to prepare …

The Montessori Method Montessori education is a topic of growing interest among educators worldwide. But before diving deep into its practicalities, it’s crucial to understand its roots and the journey it has traversed over the years. By appreciating its history and evolution, we can better position ourselves to employ this …

Maria Montessori education, a holistic method that values the child’s natural inclination to learn, has been gaining popularity among modern parents who seek an approach that nurtures a child’s intrinsic desire to understand the world. At its core, the Montessori methodology promotes independence, critical thinking, and a love for lifelong …

Maria Montessori herself said, “The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.’” You have prepared the environment with the child’s inner needs foremost in your mind. Now you’re probably thinking ahead to the …

Three-year multi-age grouping is a topic that is near and dear to the hearts of Montessorians. We witness the benefits it brings to the children in our classrooms every day. Here are some words and phrases that immediately pop into mind when we think of multi-age grouping: leadership, self-esteem, reinforcement …

Continuing the Interview with Lakshmi Kripalani By Irene Baker In the first part of our interview, Ms. Kripalani, now almost 93 years old, described her life growing up in India, her early teaching experiences, and taking the primary training course with Maria and Mario Montessori in 1946 in Karachi, India. In …

An Interview with Lakshmi Kripalani By Irene Baker I first met Lakshmi Kripalani at a Montessori conference ten years ago. Listening to her first-hand accounts of being trained by Maria and Mario Montessori was thrilling. Recently I had the opportunity to visit Ms. Kripalani in her home in Montclair, New …

In Part I of our interview, Aline Wolf, author of 27 books including the classic A Parents’ Guide to the Montessori Classroom, discussed opening the third Montessori school in the United States, the early days of the movement, bringing Montessori teacher-trainers from England to train Americans, and more. A Passion for Writing (Irene …

Aline D. Wolf is the author of 27 books, including the classic, A Parents’ Guide to the Montessori Classroom. Highly regarded as a modern interpreter of Maria Montessori’s philosophy, her books also address parenting, teaching peace, spirituality and reading. She is the founder of Parent Child Press, which was recently acquired by …

Montessori taught us to deeply respect children, not interrupting when they are concentrating, allowing them to discover their own mistakes rather than pointing them out, observing without judgment. However, the ability to transform old habits and apply Montessori philosophy in the classroom can be challenging. Montessori teachers appear to give …